Eileen Chong

Eileen Chong is a poet of Hakka, Hokkien and Peranakan descent. She is the author of nine books. Her work has shortlisted for many awards, including the NSW Premier’s Literary Award, the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award, and twice for the Prime Minister’s Literary Award. Her next book, We Speak of Flowers, is forthcoming with UQP in 2024. She lives and works on unceded Gadigal land of the Eora Nation. eileenchong.com.au